Have you noticed Metro’s realtime transit updates on Google Maps? Google soft-launched the new feature last week. If you’re using Google Maps on your smartphone, here’s how it works. After [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. Senate vote to repeal ethanol tax credit fails, but some in GOP break ranks (Washington Post) Federal subsidies for ethanol — that [continue reading]
[youtube width=”600″ height=”371″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Njst8wzfHDw[/youtube] Back in March we revealed Metro’s soft launch of Nextrip for real-time bus arrivals. After a few months of testing and feedback the service is officially live – keep your eyes out on buses and trains for the Nextrip marketing blitz. The above video was produced to [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. Study finds access to real-time mobile information could raise the status of public transit (Next American City) The results of a study [continue reading]
I know that many readers of The Source have been asking about this recently, so here’s some good news: Metro today began testing a real-time bus arrival system called Nextrip. It’s important to consider that this is a test, with Metro tech staffers monitoring some users to see how the [continue reading]
UPDATE, FRIDAY, 5 P.M. — I added information after the jump about two other issues not included in the original version of this post. In addition to the bus service changes and cuts I posted about earlier, here are some other items of interest the Board of Directors of Metro [continue reading]
The agency’s 13-member Board of Directors meets on Thursday morning to discuss and vote on a variety of issues. They’re the ultimate deciders for Metro, so here’s a roundup of some of the bigger items on the table/agenda: •Bus service changes and cuts (item 24) — The cuts amount to [continue reading]
